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Sweet Dumpling Winter Squash Seeds For Planting (Cucurbita pepo)
Sweet Dumpling Winter Squash Seeds For Planting (Cucurbita pepo)
Sweet Dumpling Winter Squash Seeds For Planting (Cucurbita pepo)
Sweet Dumpling Winter Squash Seeds For Planting (Cucurbita pepo)
Sweet Dumpling
Sweet Dumpling
Sweet Dumpling
Sweet Dumpling

Sweet Dumpling Winter Squash Seeds For Planting (Cucurbita pepo)

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ALL ABOUT THIS SQUASH

SEED COUNT

25 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

HEIRLOOM

YES

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES
Sweet Dumpling Squash, a member of the Cucurbita pepo species, is a delightful winter squash variety known for its small, pumpkin-like shape and creamy white skin patterned with green stripes. Originating from the United States, this squash is prized for its sweet, nutty flavor which is somewhat akin to a blend between butternut squash and sweet corn. Its compact size and tender flesh make it perfect for individual servings, often baked whole or halved and filled with various stuffings to create a picturesque and delicious side dish.


Winter and summer squash differ primarily in their growth cycle, texture, and culinary uses. Summer squash, like zucchini and yellow crookneck, are harvested when immature, with tender skins and seeds, and are generally eaten soon after picking. They have a higher water content and a milder flavor, making them ideal for quick-cooking methods like grilling or sautéing. Winter squash, including varieties like butternut, acorn, and the aforementioned Sweet Dumpling, are harvested when mature, with hard rinds and mature seeds. They have a denser, sweeter flesh due to the conversion of starches to sugars during storage. Winter squash can be stored for months, providing a fresh taste of summer throughout the colder seasons, and are often roasted, mashed, or used in soups and pies. This storage capability and their robust flavors make winter squash a staple in many fall and winter recipes.
ALL ABOUT THIS SQUASH

SEED COUNT

25 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES

HEIRLOOM

YES
Sweet Dumpling Squash, a member of the Cucurbita pepo species, is a delightful winter squash variety known for its small, pumpkin-like shape and creamy white skin patterned with green stripes. Originating from the United States, this squash is prized for its sweet, nutty flavor which is somewhat akin to a blend between butternut squash and sweet corn. Its compact size and tender flesh make it perfect for individual servings, often baked whole or halved and filled with various stuffings to create a picturesque and delicious side dish.


Winter and summer squash differ primarily in their growth cycle, texture, and culinary uses. Summer squash, like zucchini and yellow crookneck, are harvested when immature, with tender skins and seeds, and are generally eaten soon after picking. They have a higher water content and a milder flavor, making them ideal for quick-cooking methods like grilling or sautéing. Winter squash, including varieties like butternut, acorn, and the aforementioned Sweet Dumpling, are harvested when mature, with hard rinds and mature seeds. They have a denser, sweeter flesh due to the conversion of starches to sugars during storage. Winter squash can be stored for months, providing a fresh taste of summer throughout the colder seasons, and are often roasted, mashed, or used in soups and pies. This storage capability and their robust flavors make winter squash a staple in many fall and winter recipes.

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

SEED PREP
No prep needed.

SOWING DEPTH
Sow the seed 1 inch under.

LIGHT PREFERENCE
Prefers an area of full sunlight.

SOIL CONDITIONS
Prefers a rich & fertile soil.

MOISTURE NEEDS
Heavy feeders. Water at the roots.

GERMINATION
Germinates in 7 to 14 days.

PLANT HEIGHT
Grows to a height of 1’ to 2’ tall.

PLANT WIDTH
Spreads about 6’ wide

PLANT SPACING
Sow 2 to 3 seeds on hills.

ROW SPACING
Space hills 4’ to 6’ apart.

CROP SIZE
1 to 2 lbs, 3” to 5” diameter

SEASON
Annual crop

SCIENTIFIC NAME
Cucurbita pepo

DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Very easy to germinate and grow.

HARVEST
100 Days

WHAT ARE CUSTOMERS SAYING?

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

PREPERATION
No prep needed.

SOWING DEPTH
Sow the seed 1 inch under.

LIGHT PREFERENCE
Prefers an area of full sunlight.

SOIL CONDITIONS
Prefers a rich & fertile soil.

MOISTURE NEEDS
Heavy feeders. Water at the roots.

GERMINATION
Germinates in 7 to 14 days.

PLANT HEIGHT
Grows to a height of 1’ to 2’ tall.

PLANT WIDTH
Spreads about 6’ wide

PLANT SPACING
Sow 2 to 3 seeds on hills.

ROW SPACING
Space hills 4’ to 6’ apart.

CROP SIZE
1 to 2 lbs, 3” to 5” diameter

SEASON
Annual crop

SCIENTIFIC NAME
Cucurbita pepo

DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Very easy to germinate and grow.

HARVEST
100 Days

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United States

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